This is a relatively large Wetherspoons right on the corner of George Square. The location is fantastic. Yet, it is a Wetherspoons, so you know exactly what to expect. Even though I have never eaten here, I know what the food would be like - decent for the amount of money (or lack of it) you pay. The booze is cheap and even on a Saturday night it wasn't stupidly packed either. The bar staff was friendly and seemed in abundance and so it was easy to get a drink. As always, one will make a friend waiting at the bar, but compared to some of the other bar conversations I've had at a Wetherspoons, this was much more civilised. There is no music, unlike at the Social Rooms. It's quite extensive and I think there is plenty of space and seating and there are always the little rooms that you can look into to find a space. I love that you have a great view of George Square, especially in the Christmas months (ew) when the entire GlasgowLovesChristmas thing is going on. All in all, a decent pub when you're looking for a decent pub with cheap booze. read more

Ahh Wetherspoon's pubs. It's like going home. Kinda like Cheers in fact. Except nobody really knows your name. And you have no idea who the bar staff are. In fact, you're pretty sure every time you go in there there's a whole new team working. So the Counting House is a cavernous, impersonal, teeming pub full of students, "professionals" and a couple of hopelessly lost tourists that have just walked past for the fourth time. At night I'm sure it morphs into a raucous mess of hair extensions, clutch bags, rugby teams of men, and flying hormones. But I've only ever been there for a quick lunch, and maybe a small cider between lectures *ahem*, so I couldn't possibly comment. The main reason I don't go drinking here is, well, the toilets. They are down a neverending narrow staircase, with a sofa on a landing halfway down, just in case you need to stop to gather your nerves, and maybe chow down on some Kendal Mint Cake to keep the old energy reserves up. I could not possibly imagine coping with these stairs while slightly squiffy and wearing my charming pole dancer-esque shoes. I would advise saving your energy for braving the scrum at the bar to order your lunch. Tackle a prepubescent barman and remember your table number or be forced to return to retrieve it! By the time you get back, the barman will have grown a long beard and startlingly begin to resemble Tom Hanks a la Castaway. The menu is as you would expect from a chain pub: beer-and-burger deals, curry night, steak night. I usually settle for a chicken wrap with a few anaemic half-hearted chips, or perhaps a warm chicken and bacon salad, fresh from the microwave....In short, I really dislike the food in here. It's not that cheap and it's not that good. My friends love it though, so maybe it's just me, or that cider again. On the plus side, there is no blaring music - the animated chatter of 5 million cheerful punters provides a background. If you stop and look up at the ceiling you actually appreciate what a lovely building it is. To conclude! If you do decide to eat here, take a blowtorch to breathe some life into the chips (and maybe a bedpan if you have a weak bladder). read more

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If it wasn't for the kick ass ceiling this place would just be your regular run of the mill Wetherspoons pub offering your regular Wetherspoons punters the regular Wetherspoons offers such as reasonably priced generic beer and reasonably priced generic pub grub. With it's relatively central location, this venue is almost guaranteed to be stowed out at any time of the day and although its vast in size it soon fills up leaving you with a packed out Wetherspoons....which is, if you've been in one of these joints afore, not a very pleasant experience. Now maybe it's just me but the whole selling point of the Wetherspoons brand of being a non music pub is good on paper, but really, once you get 300 or so people chattering away you really would be at pains to notice the music or indeed lack of it therein. Aye well, nice enough place, amazing ceiling and cheap food/booze. If your totally stuck for a place to go in town then this is a reasonable ish option. read more

Rare that I give a Weatherspoons this many stars but great range of beer and a fabulous building . read more

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Always nice and busy inside, good selection of lagers and ales. Also they offer a lot of meals including a drink! So it's great to go there with some friends. Forget about getting a table Saturday evening, it's really busy by then read more

I've been in here a few times over the past year. Basically, it's a Wetherspoons. But it's a Wetherspoons that I like. Good points: I love the building. The pub itself, is a warren of different rooms, with a huge central bar. I've had burgers, noodley chicken thing, pasta etc - all pretty good, much better than I'd expected, and cheap. Also, there's always a good atmosphere here too. Whenever I've been in its been HEAVING. Like, sinceriously, uber busy. All the time. But everyone seems really chilled out and relaxed. Bad points: service can be slow - due to the size of the place. Also, trying to find friends can take hours!! read more

I like the Countig House. I like it because it is an old bank hence its fantastic domed, ornmanetal ceiling - it is certainly very pleasant surroundings to drink in. I like it because it is a classic cheap Wetherspoons, both food and drink. I also like the vibrant atmosphere, especially at the busy weekends, with a typically mixed Wetherspoons crowd. And the bar service is quick too. My only real problem with the Counting House it that, although I enjoy the busy weekend atmosphere, it can be very difficult to find a seat. In saying that, it is such a big place that there is plenty of space near the bar should you have to stand. Oh and there is one other problem, every time I order my food, I have a terrible habit of forgetting to check my table number then having to weave my way all the way back to the table to get it. Sorry, I guess this is actually my own problem and not the bars',but I just had to mention it because it always happens. read more

A big, daft pub, the Counting House offers no surprises but equally is not half as bad as many locals would have you believe. Like all Wetherspoons it offers cheap food and drink. Unlike all, it is situated in one of most stunning buildings the city has to offer. Worth a look for the spectacular domed ceiling, do so with a 2 pound pint and you'll realise that this place is actually a perfectly reasonable option for a drink as city centre pubs go. read more

Wetherspoons pubs generally get a pretty hard time as they are part of a chain, meaning they do not have the individuality of a independently owned pub. However, I am quite fond of this one, bang in George Square. it is a very beautiful building. You certainly can't argue with the price of drinks, which are the amongst the cheapest in Glasgow. However, it does get very busy with the suit crowd after 5pm on a Saturday so it can take a while to get served. read more

This was one of the first Wetherspoons outside of Warrington that I visited. We called in as we had two hours between trains on a trip out to the islands and were looking for somewhere to get a decent pint and a simple meal. This has it in spades! Excellent beers and simple, value-for-money pubgrub! The setting of an ex-bank really does work in this case. It looks and feels extremely welcoming, but also impressively grand. Service each time we visited has always been good and the toilets are exemplary. read more

This Wetherspoons is called The Counting House a reference to its past life as a bank. Gorgeous high ceilings it was redecorated just before the smoking ban started and was one of the first pubs to enforce it. Normally quite busy so can be an effort to get a table especially at weekends and after 5pm. Toilets are downstairs so be careful! read more

This pub is an real institution in Glasgow, and i can't think of anyone who doesn't know it. The main room inside is really huge, yet often crowded, and the atmosphere is quite unique (no music/no sports/people speaking/people laughing/people shouting/bar and kitchen noises). However, as they are (always) desperately short-staffed, it can take about 10 minutes to get a pint after 6PM which is quite a problem. I don't understand why they don't solve this issue because it's a pain in the ass for everyone On the other hand, they offer quite a wide range of beers and sometimes add some guest ales to their assortment. Especially during the Wetherspoon International Ale Festival. Moreover, the food is decent and good value for money and i'd advise you to go for the thursday curry night. The breakfast menu also seems to be excellent value for money. But overall it remains an understaffed pub so go there before 4. Edit: Last time i went, service was a lot better than before i'm glad they're finally in the good direction! read more

If you want cheap drink this is the place to look, if your wanting good food or a nice relaxing quiet drink keep looking. Building is lovely, staff are friendly (although on busy nights it can be a tad slow). An all round 'average' pub. read more

I'm with the 'it's just ok' crowd. It's always busy (being so central and near queen street station), the food's alright, nothing special but not overly pricey. I always find it to be a bit of a chavvy bar which is what makes me dislike it. But as long as you can find a seat there's nothing really bad about the place. Oh and if anyone in your group has mobility problems I'd avoid it - the toilets are quite a trek to get to. read more

The counting house is a Wotherspoons pub right next to the train station in Glasgow. Its a lovely huge pub, with large high ceilings, and a large bar in the middle of the place. It has all wee different rooms with tables, but most people stand in the pub to be honest round the bar area, as it is ALWAYS very busy. The food is very cheap and so is the drink as all wotherspoons are. The service is very good though and you dont have to wait long. At Christmas time it is really nice as there is the ice-rink and shows outside, so if you get a seat next to the window overlooking there it is really nice and christmasy. A highly recommended cheap pub, with a buzzing atmosphere. The only problem with Wotherspoons is that there is no music. read more

very nice place, if anything I recommend the haggis neeps and tatties. the building itself is amazing as a remodeled bank turned pub with various different paintings and notes of historical figures read more

Had to clean our own table, 40 min wait for food, cheeky staff, confused orders, even though they where separate orders, ignored complaint completely, told us that it was our fault for the screwed order, followed up with more cheeky remarks when given food which was actually ordered 0/10 go to greggs across the street read more

Weatherspoons pub. Soulless and devoid of character. The decor is fantastic if you like spending time in old banks. Cheap prices, microwaved food, cluttered tables. Crap. read more

Orders take too long and when they arrive they mix orders in between. My friend got my burger with her drink and I got her burger. After 50 minutes. read more

Not really my kind of place but when they're pouring 7year Havana Club for a couple of quid I'm not complaining. Very busy on a Saturday night. read more

The Counting House is one stop you have to make while in Glasgow. Even if it is just to admire the decor. Formerly a 19th century bank, it still displays the Victorian charm of a bygone era. There is an extensive menu that is very reasonably priced. There are certain meal deals that include an alcoholic beverage, all for less than 10£. Many varieties of beer; craft, bottled and draft. I highly recommend stopping at this watering hole! read more

not coming back ever again! we booked a table for 7 and when we got there they could not find it so we had to wait for 15 mins. After ordering they got 3 out of 7 orders wrong, then they said they didn't have any of the food we ordered left, we even found a hair in the plate and the cutlery were dirty! also the staff was very rude and even after asking we didn't manage to talk to the manager. GO TO THE OTHER Wetherspoon NEXT TO QUEEN STREET STATION, it's literally on the other side of the road. non torneremo mai più! abbiamo prenotato un tavolo per 7 e quando siamo arrivati non hanno trovato la prenotazione, così abbiamo dovuto aspettare per 15 minuti. Dopo aver ordinato hanno sbagliato 3 ordini su 7, poi hanno detto che non avevano più alcuni degli ingredienti per i piatti che abbiamo ordinato, abbiamo anche trovato un capello nel piatto e le posate erano sporche! il personale era molto scortese e, anche dopo aver chiesto, non siamo riusciti a parlare con il direttore. Per coloro che non sono di Glasgow: andate all'altro Wetherspoon VICINO A QUEEN STREET STATION, è letteralmente dall'altra parte della strada. read more

Beautiful venue, great selection of cask ales and yes it was very crowded. The cask ales are really reasonably priced compared to some of the other pubs. read more

Cheap and cheerful and usually get what you pay for with Wetherspoons... but food here better than most. Just had a burger and chips but it was cooked well and toppings were tasty. Mates were pleased with their meals too. Service with a smile and nice atmosphere. read more

Large airy pub- no music . Great for meeting friends / groups. Also has a food menu for pub style grub

Much better these days now there are much more staff and the ale manager knows how to keep cask beer!

Ordered a pint of Guinness. Tasted like bleach/cleaning product. Went back to the bar to ask for a replacement. Left standing there for 10 minutes - small, blonde girl behind the bar forgot to pour it and continued serving other people. It happens, but an apology would have been appreciated. Poor service on her behalf. read more

possibly the largest weatherspoons and maybe the slowest for service ice cold real ale just dosent do it for me read more

A wetherspoons pub, with the usual cheap food that goes along with that, plenty of space, can almost always find a table early on in the evening for a quick bite and a long night read more

Always really busy. Its very cheap and cheerful and has a nice atmosphere. The building itself is beautiful. Worth a wee visit. The food is regular pub grub. No frills. read more

This wetherspoon pub is housed in a gorgeous building, in a great spot in glasgow just next to George Square. Cheap food and drink, and easy access to public transport, with Queen st station a short stagger away. What more could you ask for? read more

A very nice building inside that's usually matched with professional and friendly staff. Very good provision for children with a separate menu, colouring sheets with crayons and high chairs. Can be quite busy but you go at off-peak hours or don't mind it's a good place to eat. A venue with character and friendly staff. Curry nights and other 'specials' are common and the quality of food is above average for a pub location. read more

On the inside and outside the counting house looks very impressive but unfortunately it isn't quite as it first appears.Don't get me wrong drinks are cheap so can't moan about that but it's always very,very busy..you will be lucky to get a seat and will probably wait a while to get served.Apart from the lovely decor the Counting House is basically a Whetherspoons in disguise.They also serve food,basically just what you would expect on a Whetherspoons menu.Overall the place isn't terrible but it's not amazing either.just average really.If your planning a big night out then it's ok to start off the night for one or two drinks. read more

wetherspoon's is as wetherspoon's does - cheap drink and food, at the expensive of music, atmosphere and soul. this particular venue, however, stands head and shoulders above the rest. the reason for this is the building itself - a former bank of scotland, this opulent interior, complete with ornate cornicing and statues of lady justice herself, is breathtaking (as long as you ignore the bar, the staff, and the customers!). there's also plenty of little nooks and crannies off the main room, good for hiding in, which all have the feel of aa 19th century drawing roomit's quite nice read more

This place is pretty grim. It's just your bog standard weatherspoons only a lot less cheery(if possible). The booze is really cheap but it doesn't make up for the terrible atmosphere. read more

Amazing building (apparently it used to be a bank before) with high ceilings and wonderful detail. Pub is ok and food is good if you like to eat pub food or indian food. Takes a lot of people as the place is not small. Also kitchen remains open till 11pm, but pub closes at 12 anyways read more

This is located at George Square and is a very very popular bar. The food in here is lovely and cheap. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxing and chearful. Due to its popularity it can take a while to get a table but it is worth the wait. The bar is large so you can get to it easily. A great pub read more

The only good things about this pub are the original features and the cheap food and drink. Other than that - it is overcrowded, hard to get served, the food is certainly below par, there are hardly any seats and there can usually be a few fights in there come the weekend. But then it is a Wetherspoons so what can you expect! It is close to Queen street station though, so I suppose that is a positive. It can often be cold and the toilets are a good walk down the stairs, which is frustrating. All in all it is not the place for me, good if you like cheap drinks and don't mind being squashed whilst you wait 20 minutes to buy a round! read more

I think this is just okay. It is a big wotherspoons type of place, it isn't a classy night out or anything, more like a bit of a cattle market if you ask me. You can't get a seat in the place. It is full of people getting a cheap drink before they reach their final destination. Just a stop gap. read more

The Counting House: great location, family pub (good or bad?) arsey staff. For where it is, you can't beat the Counting House. It is the ideal starting place for a night out, whether that be at 10am or 10pm. However, I have encountered a problem with the place - getting served! I wouldn't consider myself to be particularly youngish looking anymore but the place does not accept student ID which resulted in the rather absurd scenario of me being asked to leave at a time of day when there were babies and children running about the place. Therefore, if you aren't particularly grizzled or if you pick the wrong staff to approach, you might have trouble getting served drink in the Counting House. As a precautionary measure, my only advice is to bring a passport or driving license but we all know that can be risky and some people possess neither. The food is decent and the service is reasonably quick. The pub, due to its sheer size, can accommodate what seems like every drinker in the city. However, the pub appears to be going down the route of appealing to families more. I hate to be family-ist but pubs in the town centre aren't really the place to take toddlers. Overall, it's a lukewarm experience but Wetherspoons have always erred on the side of caution. read more